Published Jun 6, 2019

How Bad Science Killed A President

Explore the tragic intersection of delusions, outdated medical practices, and technological limitations following President James Garfield's assassination, highlighting the pivotal role flawed science played in his demise and the medical community's resistance to antiseptic innovations.

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Garfield's AssassinationDr. Ira Rutkow and Sara Murphy explore the assassination of President James Garfield and the subsequent medical missteps that followed. They reveal how Charles Gatot's delusions and the flawed medical response to Garfield's injuries shaped American medical practices.

Garfield's Assassination

Medical MisstepsThe medical mismanagement of President Garfield's assassination recovery, led by Dr. Dr. Bliss, exemplifies the detrimental impact of outdated medical practices. Alexander Graham Bell's innovative attempt to locate the bullet further underscores the era's technological limitations.

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Antiseptic DebateThe tragic mishandling of President Garfield's medical care underscores the critical importance of Joseph Lister's antiseptic practices. Despite Lister's groundbreaking work, a generational divide in the medical community hindered its adoption, with devastating consequences.

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